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The handsomest and most [[peacock]]-like member of genus ''[[Polyplectron]]'', the '''Palawan Peacock Pheasant''', also known as '''Napoleon Peacock Pheasant''' is a medium size bird with erectile crest and highly [[iridescence]] metallic green and black feathers. Its tail are decorated with large blue-green [[ocellus]], which may be spread fan-like in display. |
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This shy and elusive bird inhabits and [[endemic]] to humid forests of [[Palawan]] island in the [[Philippines]] [[archipelago]]. |
This shy and elusive bird inhabits and [[endemic]] to humid forests of [[Palawan]] island in the [[Philippines]] [[archipelago]]. |
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'''Palawan Peacock Pheasant''' is [[vulnerable]] due to declining habitat and exploitation. It listed on Appendix I of [[CITES]]. |
The '''Palawan Peacock Pheasant''' is [[vulnerable]] due to declining habitat and exploitation. It listed on Appendix I of [[CITES]]. |
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* [http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=281&m=0 BirdLife Species Factsheet] |
* [http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=281&m=0 BirdLife Species Factsheet] |
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| Species: | P. emphanum
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| Polyplectron emphanum Temminck, 1831
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The handsomest and most peacock-like member of genus Polyplectron, the Palawan Peacock Pheasant, also known as Napoleon Peacock Pheasant is a medium size bird with erectile crest and highly iridescence metallic green and black feathers. Its tail are decorated with large blue-green ocellus, which may be spread fan-like in display.
This shy and elusive bird inhabits and endemic to humid forests of Palawan island in the Philippines archipelago.
The Palawan Peacock Pheasant is vulnerable due to declining habitat and exploitation. It listed on Appendix I of CITES.